American Idol recap: JLo bonds with young mother in Portland

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Yes, the American Idol auditions are still trudging on with America's best, and worst, giving it all they've got. Next up? Portland, Oregon, where Jennifer Lopez found a common bound with young mother, Britnee Kellogg.

We're digging deep to find that old affection we had for watching theAmerican Idol hopefuls sing their hearts out for a spot on the show, but something just isn't right with the auditions this season.

Was Portland littered with talent? Yes. Was Portland a stomping ground for talent with individuality? Eh, yes and no.

One thing Portland, Oregon did have was heart -- we'll give 'em that. Perhaps that's what we've been missing from the American Idol auditions this season -- heart.

Young mother of two, Britnee Kellogg (pictured above), who suffered the agony of being with a basketball player who strayed, was definitely a bright star in the cloudy sky of Portland.